Corpach

Day 1

Banavie

Moy

Gairlochy

Fort William

Aqueduct

RIVER LOY

RIVER LOCHY

CALEDONIAN CANAL

A830LOCH LINNHE

RIVER LOCHY

CALEDONIAN CANAL

B8004

B8004

Canal Office01397 772249

Fort William Gairlochy

OS Landranger Map

10.5km

41

RIVER SPEANTORCASTLE RAPID

Further Information including accommodation providers and facilities can be found at www.greatglencanoetrail.info

PLEASE REMEMBER – WILD CAMPING IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE CANAL BANKS.

A82

Corpach

LOCH LOCHY

LOCH NESS

Gairlochy

Invergarry

Fort Augustus

Drumnadrochit

Inverness

Clachnaharry

Banavie

Moy

Glas-dhoire Laggan

Foyers

Dores

Fort William

Leiterfearn

Invermoriston

Knockie

Inverfarigaig

Dochgarroch

Trail Safety

Trail Overview

When planning your trail: Remember to register for your FREE canoe licence

Read the safety information provided by the Caledonian Canal Team

Plan where you are staying and book appropriate accommodation if required

60 MILES IN 5 DAYSIt is an epic 60 mile (95km) journey crossing Scotland in 5 days and conquering the formidable open waters of Loch Lochy and Loch Ness, a challenge in itself.

Great GlenCanoe Trail

Day 4

Day 5

Day 3

Day 2

Day 1

NFROM SOUTH TO NORTHIt is normally easier to paddle the Trail from Fort William in the west to Inverness in the east with the prevailing wind behind you.

KeyInformalCamping

CommercialCamping

Canoe Rack

Bunk House

Shopping

Parking

Drop Off/Pick Up

Toilets

Trailblazer Rest

ContactsVHF Operation ChannelsEmergency Channel – CH16

British Waterways – CH74

Handy Phone NumbersCanal Office, Inverness – 01463 725500

Canal Office, Corpach - 01397 772249

Inverness Harbour - 01463 715715

Met Office – 01392 885680

HM Coast Guard, Aberdeen – 01224 592334

Police, Fort William – 01397 702361

Police, Inverness – 01463 715555

Citylink – 0871 2663333

Inverness

Fort William

Always wear a personal buoyancy aid when on the canal or open water.

Portage Route

OrientationPanel

Access/EgressPoint Lock Gates

Swing Bridges

A Road

B Road

Railway

Great Glen Way

River Flow

On the canal remember: Look out for and use the Canoe Trail pontoons

Paddle on the right hand side and do not canoe sail

Give way to other traffic

Be alert, and be visible to approaching craft

Watch out for wake caused by larger boats

When on open water remember: Ensure you have the latest weather forecast

Wear appropriate clothing

Choose a shore and stick to it

Stay as a group and look out for each other

Be prepared to take shelter should the weather change

In the event of an emergency on the water, call 999 and ask for the coastguard

LOCH OICH

LOCH DOCHFOUR

Is one of the UK’s great canoe adventures. It requires skill, strength, determination and above all, wisdom on the water.

Complete the Trail and join the select paddling few who have enjoyed this truly unique wilderness adventure.

You are advised to paddle the Trail between Banavie and Muirtown as the sea access sections at each end involve long and difficult portage.

Enjoy, stay safe and leave no trace. www.greatglencanoetrail.info

The Great Glen Canoe Trail

Designed and produced by Heehaw Digital | Map Version 2 | Copyright British Waterways Scotland 2011

RIVERSPEAN

FISH FARM

Day 2

Clunes

GairlochyLOCH LOCHY

Kilfinnan

Gairlochy Loch Oich

OS Landranger Map

22km

34

LOCH OICH

A82

A82

B8005 Glas-dhoireLeiterfearn

LOCH LOCHYCALEDONIANCANAL South Laggan

Well of TheSeven Heads

Invergarry

Further Information including accommodation providers and facilities can be found at www.greatglencanoetrail.info

PLEASE REMEMBER – WILD CAMPING IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE CANAL BANKS.

Day 3

Aberchalder

Invermoriston

Loch Oich Foyers

OS Landranger Map

26.5km

34

LOCH NESSA82

A82

B852

B862

LOCH OICHLeiterfearn

Fort Augustus

LOCH NESS

Foyers

Knockie

Kytra

Cullochy

Alltsigh

OICH WEIR

RAPIDRAPID

CALEDONIAN CANAL

RIVER OICH

Day 4Drumnadrochit Clansman

Harbour

Foyers Dochgarroch

OS Landranger Map

23.5km

34 + 26

LOCH NESS

A82

A82

LOCH NESSUrquhart CastleDores

LOCH DOCHFOUR

Inverfarigaig

Dochgarroch

B852

B862

B852

Borlum

Foyers

FISH FARM

Bona Lighthouse

NESS WEIR

Lewiston

Lochend

Day 5

A82

A82

Dochgarroch Inverness

OS Landranger Map

8km

26

Dochgarroch

TomnahurichBridge

Inverness

Clachnaharry

InvernessCastle

Muirtown

CALEDONIAN CANALLOCH DOCHFOUR

Seaport

A9

MORAY FIRTH

BEAULY FIRTH

B862

B862RIVER NESS

FAST EDDY

SURFSUP

DRAGONS TAIL

HARBOUR

TORVEAN WEIR

NESSISLANDS

NESS WEIR

Bona Lighthouse

HARBOUR ACCESS: You are required to obtain permission 24 hrs in advance from Inverness Harbour Master 01463 715715

KessockBridge

Canal Office01463 725500

Lochend